UW ALERT

UW Alert is the University of Washington's emergency alert system, used to share information via email, text messages, loudspeakers, website banners and the UW Alert Blog... UW Alert is a notification system that quickly informs the UW community about an emergency situation that poses an immediate potential threat to health and safety on or near campus. UW Alert messages are sent via email and text, as well as posted on Facebook, X and the UW Alert Blog. Incidents that prompt an alert message can include an active shooter, other violent crimes on or near campus, severe weather and hazardous materials (HazMat) responses. UW Alert messages are limited to 160 characters, so messages include a link to the UW Alert Blog for more information as it becomes available... The UW comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and the region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their..

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